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Many people today have tight hips and inner thighs due to prolong sitting at work and/or school, cars, and sitting at home. For many adults we have lost that easy flexibility in our hips and feel tight and restricted when attempting this pose. Regularly practicing hip-openers, such as Baddha Konasana, will counteract this stiffness, reduce pain, and bring more ease and grace to your overall movements.​Baddha Konasana comes from three Sanskrit words: Baddha meaning “bound” Kona meaning “angle” and Asana meaning “pose. Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana) has many names; Cobbler’s Pose, Butterfly and Diamond. Bound Angle, Butterfly and Diamond describe the shape of your legs while in the pose. Cobbler is derived from the way that Indian cobbler’s traditionally sat with shoes held between their feet as they worked. Whatever name you choose to call it, it is a great pose with many benefits.

Instructions:Begin in a sitting position.Press the soles of the feet together, and pull feet towards pelvisOpen the tops of the feet like a book. The bottoms and pinky toes should continue to touch, like the binding on a book. Sit straight - don't round the back. Slowly begin to fold forward at the waist .Added move: fold over feet with heart open, eyes looking up to the skyAdded move: fold over feet, arms extended to the floor and forward, gaze to the front of you To come out of the pose, place your hands beside you on the floor. Press firmly through your arms and as you lift up, extend through the chest and bring yourself back to a seated position.

ModificationsIf you have issues with your knees, use blocks or cushions under your thighs to support your legs.If feel that your spine is rounding as you fold forward or if you have any discomfort in your lower back, elevate your hips slightly by sitting on a small cushion or folded towel.If your hips are tight, increase the angle at your knees by moving your feet further away from your body. ​Caution: Never press on your knees in this pose! Doing so can cause injury to your groin and knees. Avoid jerking, pulling, pushing, or forcing any movement in this pose. Let your movements be slow and smooth.